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French epidemiologist Emilie Counil studies the health implications of environmental and workplace carcinogen exposure to help inform health policies.

Why do clinical medicine and academic science—both expert labor markets—offer such different career outlooks?

With many species still undiscovered, plant collecting can offer exciting opportunities for adventurous scientists -- at some cost in comfort and job security.

Scientists interested in a social or humanitarian cause can find diverse research or alternative careers within nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.

A patent attorney and former immunologist examines his career transition and offers advice to scientists interested in a career in patent law.

Elena Dukhovlinova tracked transmission chains between infected individuals by looking at the genetic diversity and evolutionary relatedness of their virus populations.

Proliferating water problems are building a wave of opportunities for scientific expertise, knowledge, and innovative solution. Here's a look at the growing pool of diverse needs

Begoña Vitoriano Villanueva uses her mathematical skills to help humanitarian aid organizations respond to natural disasters.

Opportunities are expanding for natural and social scientists willing to tackle climate change.

Collectively, the US government is the largest single employer in America, filling approximately 1.6 million full-time, permanent positions; however, in reality, the US government consists of several hundred smaller employers, each of which has its own individual function and culture. As a result, the opportunities offered by government jobs are wide ranging, and the needs are diverse.

Getting a science policy job in Europe is largely a matter of choosing a beat and finding your own way in.

Three passionate scientists describe their careers dealing with human rights and humanitarian issues.

Humanitarian relief organizations need scientists to work in regions experiencing wars or natural disasters and to support those efforts from home.

Tertiary academic institutions provide a setting where would-be scientists can hone cutting-edge technical skills and push theoretical boundaries.

"Water problems are not going away." -Richelle Allen-King, University at Buffalo

"Every earthquake is a live experiment, hitting different populations and infrastructures." --Tiziana Rossetto, University College London

"We complain that these decisions are being made in a vacuum without significant scientific or engineering input. Well, the way to fix that is for scientists and engineers to get involved in the policy process." --Joseph Helble, dean and professor, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

"The global health field has both been around forever and is brand-new." --Hannah Kettler, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The 2007 version of Science
’s annual survey of Top Employers features a tight race for first place among three companies. It also reveals the key ingredient for all successful employers: a commitment to innovative thinking throughout the product pipeline, from the laboratory to the clinic or marketplace.

Academic institutions may offer some of the best opportunities for exchanges with India.